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EHR 149V

1980 BMW R65

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

382 mi
Last recorded382 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHR 149V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 382 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 81 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,858 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 50,858 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,696 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 50,696 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW R65?

Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 93
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
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EHR 149V is a 1980 BMW R65 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 41,382 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R65 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EHR 149V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R65 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EHR 149V?

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What year was EHR 149V registered?

EHR 149V is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 23 May 1980.

Is EHR 149V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHR 149V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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